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Water Supply Requirements

Read all directions before you begin.

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.

Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed

here.

TOOLS NEEDED: Flat-blade screwdriver, ⁷⁄₁₆" and ¹⁄₂" open-end

wrenches or 2 adjustable wrenches, ¹⁄₄" nut driver and drill bit,

cordless drill.

IMPORTANT:

■ If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line is

connected, turn the ice maker OFF.

■ All installations must meet local plumbing code

requirements.

■ Use copper tubing and check for leaks. Install copper tubing

only in areas where the household temperatures will remain

above freezing.

NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a ¹⁄₄"

(6.35 mm) saddle-type shutoff valve, a union, and copper

tubing. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve

complies with your local plumbing codes. Do not use a piercing-

type or ³⁄₁₆" (4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow

and clogs more easily.

Water Pressure

IMPORTANT: A cold water supply with water pressure between

30 and 120 psi (207 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the ice

maker.

NOTE: If the water pressure is less than what is required, ice

cubes could be hollow or irregular shaped.

If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed,

qualified plumber.

Reverse Osmosis Water Supply

If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your

cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse osmosis

system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa).

If the ice maker is still not operating properly:

■ Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse

osmosis system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary.

■ Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill

after heavy usage.

Connect the Water Supply

Read all directions before you begin.

IMPORTANT: If you turn the refrigerator on before the water

line is connected, turn the ice maker OFF.

Connect to Water Line

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long

enough to clear line of water.

3. Locate a ½" to 1¹⁄₄" (1.25 cm to 3.18 cm) vertical cold water

pipe near the refrigerator.

IMPORTANT:

■ Make sure it is a cold water pipe.

■ Horizontal pipe will work, but drill on the top side of the

pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away

from the drill and normal sediment from collecting in the

valve.

4. Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure

from the connection on the lower left rear of refrigerator to

the water pipe. Add 7 ft (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use

¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be

sure both ends of copper tubing are cut square.

5. Using a cordless drill, drill a ¹⁄₄" hole in the cold water pipe

you have selected.

6. Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe

clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the ¹⁄₄" drilled hole

in the water pipe and that the washer is under the pipe

clamp. Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp

screws slowly and evenly so washer makes a watertight seal.

Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing.

7. Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut on the

copper tubing as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into the

outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression

nut onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not

overtighten.

8. Place the free end of the tubing in a container or sink, and

turn ON the main water supply. Flush the tubing until water

is clear. Turn OFF the shutoff valve on the water pipe. Coil

the copper tubing.

A. Cold water pipe

B. Pipe clamp

C. Copper tubing

D. Compression nut

E. Compression sleeve

F. Shutoff valve

G. Packing nut

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